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$159+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to McAllen (DSM - MFE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Mon 8/3
Mon 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to McAllen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to McAllen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:35 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop4h 24m
American Airlines
Wed 9/99:21 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:47 am
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 9/134:35 pm
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/139:44 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop13h 40m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/209:21 pm
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop21h 27m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/29$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/169:44 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop13h 40m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/235:53 pm
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop25h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/3$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:55 am
DSM
-
MFE
2 stops9h 42m
Delta
Mon 8/245:20 am
MFE
-
DSM
2 stops12h 30m
Delta
Deal found 7/3$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/124:14 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 9/149:21 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:35 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop4h 24m
American Airlines
Thu 8/201:49 pm
MFE
-
DSM
2 stops10h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$408

Find flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to McAllen (MFE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

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September
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to McAllen that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

7:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 9/9

9:21 am-3:10 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$302

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

10:35 am-7:22 pm

2 stops8h 47m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 9/13

4:35 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$357

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

9:44 pm-11:24 am

1 stop13h 40m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 8/23

5:53 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$362

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

6:55 am-4:37 pm

2 stops9h 42m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 8/24

5:20 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$369

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

6:15 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 12m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 9/2

5:19 am-2:16 pm

2 stops8h 57m

$453
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

7:42 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 26m

$159

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

5:40 am-3:22 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$164

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

6:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 10m

$248

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 34m

$429

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to McAllen

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-McAllen flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-McAllen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-McAllen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-McAllen flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-McAllen flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing McAllen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to McAllen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to McAllen. Reviews last updated July 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to McAllen, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,930 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,930 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,930 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,765 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,930 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to McAllen?

    American Airlines can get you from Des Moines to McAllen in just under 4h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1092 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to McAllen round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to McAllen round-trip from $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to McAllen that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to McAllen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to McAllen?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to McAllen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to McAllen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to McAllen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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